Posted on March 6, 2024
THE CIRCLE OF LIFE: 65 years ago a six year old boy and his father went to the McDonald’s on the Boston Post Road in Orange. It was a rather small but not inconspicuous building with two giant Golden Arches and a walk-up order window. There was a miniature golf course there as well. The cheeseburger back then was 15 cents…I remember it well because their top competitor from West Haven was Scotty’s which was located at Sea Bluff Beach. Their cheeseburgers were only 12 cents. We would always pay three…
Posted on March 4, 2024
House Republicans’ proposal – H.B. 5041 – aimed at making Connecticut more affordable is up for a public hearing Wednesday, March 6th in the Finance Committee. The bill would exempt children’s clothing items under $100 from state sales tax, providing meaningful savings for working families.Join the conversation!
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Posted on February 14, 2024
HARTFORD – On Wednesday, the House voted to approve an additional $13.5 million to fund the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and $3.5 million to Operation Fuel. This provides vital assistance to our most vulnerable neighbors in the peak of the winter season.
“I am glad that we can make strides in providing for our vulnerable neighbors during months of great financial stress due to utility costs,” Rep. Ferraro said. “Though it was my Republican colleagues in the House expressing…
